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[ October 31, 2026 ] Stryker lowers 2026 guidance after slowdown in hip, knee procedures Business
[ October 31, 2026 ] Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says Press Release
[ September 5, 2026 ] Stryker introduces first of its kind FDA-authorized surgical application for Apple Vision Pro with hip arthroscopy case at nationally recognized academic medical center Press Release
[ September 5, 2026 ] Kinomatic Launches Unified Platform Built to Power the Next Generation of AI-Driven Orthopedic Surgical Care Press Release
[ September 5, 2026 ] Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots Enabling Technologies
[ August 15, 2026 ] Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes Joint Replacement
[ August 8, 2026 ] Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape Orthopedics
[ July 25, 2026 ] VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems Press Release
[ July 25, 2026 ] Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA Press Release
[ June 20, 2026 ] Kinomatic Announces $4M Seed Round to Scale its Personalized, Opioid-Sparing Custom Orthopedic Surgical Approach Press Release

Stryker lowers 2026 guidance after slowdown in hip, knee procedures

October 31, 2026

(MEDTECH DIVE) – CEO Kevin Lobo said the slowdown in hip and knee procedures is tied to broader economic concerns. The outgoing CEO also detailed the company’s decision to partner with CMR Surgical. […]

Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots

September 5, 2026

(MEDTECH DIVE) Buying eCential will position Enovis to add robotics capabilities to its Astra enabling technology system, which currently includes an augmented reality headset and procedure planning software. Enovis aims to launch a knee robot in late 2028 and introduce a shoulder robot in 2029. […]

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

August 15, 2026

(MEDTECHDIVE) – Orthopedics firms are shrugging off worries that a new, mandatory Medicare joint replacement model could drive down implant payments. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finalized the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Expanded Model, called CJR-X, as part of its hospital inpatient payments rule at the end of July. […]

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

August 8, 2026

(ORTHOWORLD) – While orthopedic distributors play a crucial role in providing products and services to hospitals and surgeons, the shifting healthcare landscape is making their day-to-day work more complex. Today, new orthopedic technology must clear hospital evaluations, fit within reimbursement models and demonstrate both clinical and financial value. […]

6 Key Takeaways from Our Time at AAOS

March 14, 2026

The BONEZONE team was in New Orleans last week for the AAOS Annual Conference to connect with industry executives and orthopedic thought leaders. We networked in the expansive exhibit hall and attended several idea-generating events: the Canaccord […]

Smart Orthopedic Tech Offers Intelligent Incisions

November 22, 2025

(ODT) – Smart technology in surgery includes a suite of technologies all aiming at improving the patient’s care journey and the surgeon’s procedural efficiency and success. It encompasses artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, augmented reality (AR), 3D printing, implants with embedded sensors, and much more to improve precision and outcomes. […]

Cut Through The Hype: 3 Things To Know Before Adopting Agentic AI

December 13, 2025

(MedCity News) – The healthcare industry has entered the “agentic AI era,” marked by a rapid increase in new AI startups and significant funding. Yet 80% of health systems say they lack the resources to identify, select and implement AI solutions. […]
Enabling Technology is Key to Staying Competitive

October 25, 2025
Inside the first U.S. medical school to fully incorporate AI into its doctor training program

May 17, 2025

Medical startup Sword Health announces AI that patients can talk to

June 8, 2024

(CNBC) – Pain management startup Sword Health on Tuesday announced a new artificial intelligence solution named Phoenix that patients can speak with for guidance through virtual physical therapy sessions. […]
Expected Changes in an Orthopedic Surgeon’s Digital Life

October 2, 2023

(ODT) – There are multiple uses for AI in the medtech industry, such as remote surgery, data management, clinical trials, diagnostic and procedural assisting, and more. AI can also improve medtech manufacturing efficiencies and reduce risk through machine learning. […]
ROI and Clinical Validation Will Determine Digital Health Startups’ Success in 2023, Investors Say

December 23, 2022

(MedCity News) – Going into 2023, investors think the abilities to demonstrate ROI and clinical validation will be the most important factors determining digital health companies’ success, according to a new report. […]
Here’s why big tech has failed to disrupt healthcare

December 23, 2022

(Fast Company) – I believe that healthcare is the problem of our generation, and if we don’t fix it then it will break the bank, our health or both. And I believe it deserves the world’s best and brightest minds working on fixing it. But how we go about fixing healthcare matters. […]

Stryker lowers 2026 guidance after slowdown in hip, knee procedures

Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says

Stryker introduces first of its kind FDA-authorized surgical application for Apple Vision Pro with hip arthroscopy case at nationally recognized academic medical center

Kinomatic Launches Unified Platform Built to Power the Next Generation of AI-Driven Orthopedic Surgical Care

Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots

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Stryker lowers 2026 guidance after slowdown in hip, knee procedures

Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

6 Key Takeaways from Our Time at AAOS

Smart Orthopedic Tech Offers Intelligent Incisions

Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says

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Stryker lowers 2026 guidance after slowdown in hip, knee procedures

Smith & Nephew orthopaedics deal talks with J&J fail over CEO choice, source says

Stryker introduces first of its kind FDA-authorized surgical application for Apple Vision Pro with hip arthroscopy case at nationally recognized academic medical center

Kinomatic Launches Unified Platform Built to Power the Next Generation of AI-Driven Orthopedic Surgical Care

Enovis inks eCential takeover to develop surgical ortho robots

Ortho firms unfazed by Medicare joint replacement changes

Orthopedic Distributors Adapt to a Changing Landscape

VISIE Ships First Production-Built Computer Vision Systems

Medacta Introduces NextAR Hip Application to its Proprietary Augmented Reality Platform for Accurate and Efficient Execution of Personalized THA

Kinomatic Announces $4M Seed Round to Scale its Personalized, Opioid-Sparing Custom Orthopedic Surgical Approach

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Medical startup Sword Health announces AI that patients can talk to

Expected Changes in an Orthopedic Surgeon’s Digital Life

ROI and Clinical Validation Will Determine Digital Health Startups’ Success in 2023, Investors Say

Here’s why big tech has failed to disrupt healthcare